What do you think of this computer?

**KHRZ** · (This post was last modified: 01-17-2013, 02:34 AM by KHRZ.)

So I'm thinking of buying this computer (sold in parts):

Obviously strong etc, but anything that sounds bad/imbalanced about it? (Price is Norwegian so hard to judge for others, 10000NOK ~= 1793USD, often you can split it in half for comparable US price) Also, how advanced/safe is it to build (I haven't built one before but maybe it's about time I learn).

**admin89** · 01-17-2013, 02:36 AM #2

Quote:Obviously strong etc, but anything that sounds bad about it?

i5 vs i7 = Zero gain via Dolphin but the price is ...
If you choose i7 for video encoding then it's ok
Gainward ? Is it a good brand ? I've never heard about that brand
Besides , that GPU use Nvidia reference design . If you plan to overclock GPU , please choose an aftermarket design like Gigabyte , Asus ( Top brand)
Where is aftermarket CPU cooler ? And thermal compound (Arctic MX-4)

**KHRZ** · (This post was last modified: 01-17-2013, 03:12 AM by KHRZ.)

Well ok since buying the parts alone only is 300NOK more, maybe a good idea... I know i5 2500k is like the most mentioned around here, there's nothing newer to reccomend instead?

Edit: this computer is the same price, would you say it's better? (no need to build it)

Cabinet: Corsair Obsidian 550D Midi Tower Sort Vifter: 2x 120mm Front, 1x 120mm Bak , Støydempet, ATX, mATX, 2x USB 3.0
Power supply: Corsair CX 600W PSU ATX 12V V2.3, 80 Plus, Standard. 2x 6+2pin PCIe, 6x SATA, 120mm Vifte
CPU: Intel® Core i5-3570K Processor Socket-LGA1155, Quad Core, 3.4GHz, 6MB, 77W, HD4000, Boxed w/fan
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-GD55, Socket-1155 ATX, Z77, DDR3, 2xG3+1xG2-PCIe-x16, SLI/CFX, DrMOS, VGA, DVI, HDMI, UEFI
RAM: Crucial DDR3 BallistiX 1600Mhz DDR3 16GB 16GB kit(4GBx4),Tactical, 1600Mhz, 1.5V, CL8-8-8-24
GPU: XFX Radeon HD 7970 3GB GDDR5 PCI-Express 3.0, "Dual Fan -DD", DVI, 2xmini-DisplayPort, HDMI, 925MHz
SSD: Crucial m4 SSD 2.5" 256GB SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA3.0), 500MB/260MB/s read/write, timesalg
CD-ROM: Samsung DVD Writer, SH-224BB SATA, DVD±R: 24x, DVD±R DL: 8x, CD-R: 48x, Bulk, BLACK
keyboard:
Microsoft OEM Wired Desktop 400 USB-Nordisk-Sort, 1 pack
OS: Microsoft Windows 8 PRO 64bit

**admin89** · 01-17-2013, 03:06 AM #4

i5 3570K ?

**KHRZ** · 01-17-2013, 03:13 AM #5

Thank you, just the one in my edited post. Ok maybe build another time.^^

**LordVador** · 01-17-2013, 03:14 AM #6

i5 3570k is the best choice. i5 2500k/2600k are good alternatives. And i7 3770k is still a good choice Big Grin

**admin89** · 01-17-2013, 03:26 AM #7

When you buy SSD , make sure you buy Intel SSD for durability . You don't want to buy a fast SSD that don't last long , right ?
I know some high-end Samsung SSD can compete Intel SSD in term of durability but those SS SSD are not cheap
I prefer the latest SSD from Intel
http://www.komplett.no/k/ki.aspx?sku=764477
AMD 7970 is very good but if you wait until AMD release their 8000 series (either Jan or February - 2013) , the price will be cheaper

**Zee530** · 01-17-2013, 03:28 AM #8

Dolphin-wise i'd say you got your self a tie, all that's left is driver issues for the DX11 for the Radeon although it might have been resolved already.

**admin89** · (This post was last modified: 01-17-2013, 03:55 AM by admin89.)

About CPU cooler and thermal paste
http://www.komplett.no/k/ki.aspx?sku=657097
http://www.komplett.no/k/ki.aspx?sku=660674
Now change the SSD to Intel 330 120GB
http://www.komplett.no/k/ki.aspx?sku=749482

Xalphenos · 01-17-2013, 04:28 AM **#10**

(01-17-2013, 02:28 AM)KHRZ Wrote: Also, how advanced/safe is it to build (I haven't built one before but maybe it's about time I learn).

Easier than LEGO.